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SEC proposes easing small IPO rules to revive IPO pipeline

SEC proposes easing small IPO rules in a move aimed at helping smaller companies access public markets more easily. The proposal, outlined by SEC Chair Paul Atkins, would scale disclosure requirements based on company size, introduce a phased IPO on-ramp, and potentially update public float thresholds to reduce compliance burdens while maintaining investor protections.
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December 2025 bitcoin sell-off: 8% plunge, near-$1B shakeout, then a snap-back
The December 2025 bitcoin sell-off saw bitcoin plunge 8% to $83,824, triggering nearly $1 billion in crypto liquidations and marking its weakest month since mid-2021. The article analyzes the drivers behind the December 2025 bitcoin sell-off, including ETF outflows, central bank policy, and market stabilization, with context on altcoin and equity impacts.
December 1 2025 Wall Street opens lower: Powell remarks and manufacturing data in focus
December 1 2025 Wall Street opens lower as investors adopt a cautious stance ahead of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s remarks and the release of US manufacturing data. Early declines were led by tech stocks, with crypto losses adding pressure, while markets await key signals for year-end positioning.
Somnigroup $1.6B Leggett & Platt bid: $12 all-stock offer sparks board review
The Somnigroup $1.6B Leggett & Platt bid details an all-stock merger proposal valuing Leggett & Platt at $12 per share, representing a 30.3% premium over its 30-day average. The offer, pending due diligence and regulatory approval, has prompted a board review and lifted LEG shares in premarket trading.
December 2025 silver record high: $57.86/oz caps a historic surge
The December 2025 silver record high reached $57.86/oz, marking a new all-time peak as reported by Reuters. This article analyzes the drivers behind the December 2025 silver record high, including Fed rate cut expectations, supply tightness, and market volatility, and compares silver's performance to gold in 2025.
December 2025 Nvidia $2B Synopsys stake: Terms, strategy, and what’s next
The December 2025 Nvidia $2B Synopsys stake involves Nvidia acquiring a 2.6% stake in Synopsys through a $2 billion private placement, launching a non-exclusive, multiyear partnership focused on accelerated computing, agentic AI, and digital twins. The deal aims to align capital and technology strategies, supporting joint product development and expanded cloud access while preserving Synopsys’ independence.
Australia 2025–26 wheat forecast raised to 35.6 million tonnes as ABARES lifts outlook
Australia 2025–26 wheat forecast raised to 35.6 million tonnes, according to ABARES’ December update, reflecting a 4% year-on-year increase and nearly 2 million tonnes above previous projections. The report also highlights a national winter crop output of 66.3 million tonnes, record barley production, and higher canola yields, signaling a robust grains outlook for 2025–26.

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